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79 Ryerson Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01892-0026Map

Owner of record: Motsios, Andrew

79 Ryerson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Motsios, Andrew. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 45 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 46

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 29, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at building front entrance

    Aug 30, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak '' in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Nov 14, 2009 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 10th up 2 to 3 sty public hall stair er1.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door boiler room cellar.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt grant.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and west walls kitchen 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and or unhinge entrance door to northwest room 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling 3 sty pubic hall er1.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder opening to the roof sealed up er1.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bathtub and washbasin bathroom 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded walls and ceiling all stys public hall.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire sotuh wall 2 sty public hall.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed bathroom 2 sty apt.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 2 sty apt er1.

    Apr 1, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apts all stys.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at front entrance door to bldg 1 sty.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Mar 17, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. as per prior violation for failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous. instructed to obtain permit for structural work. as per d.o.b. computer, no permit was obtained remedy: obtain permit

    May 3, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Mar 28, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Mar 26, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintian:hazardous defects are : entire fire escape at rea r is rusty with a broken stop at ladder 2nd story location (2) fire stop ceiling at cellar n/e section is collapsing remedy : make all repai

    Aug 14, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit as per prior violation for fail to maintain exterior building wall hazardous,instructed to obtain permit for structural work as per d.o.b. computer,no permit was obtained.remedy:obtain permi

    May 3, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defect noted at rear wall exterior wall is bldg approx.5 inches between basement and 1fl level and allowing water to penetrate to interior.rem:obtain permit and

    Mar 26, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 23, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 7, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
1892 / 26
Assessed value
$702,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #347388, last renewed Jan 8, 2002.

Questions about 79 Ryerson Street

Who owns 79 Ryerson Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Motsios, Andrew.

Does 79 Ryerson Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 Ryerson Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 79 Ryerson Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Ryerson Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.